Divorce records in Henry County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. HenryGACourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Henry County. You can also request records directly from the court that issued the decree, the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court, or the Georgia Department of Public Health's Vital Records office. Whether you need a certified copy of a divorce decree or a divorce certificate for legal purposes, these resources cover the primary ways to obtain what you need.
Henry County Divorce Records Search
In Henry County, divorce records are maintained by two separate offices depending on the type of document you need. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the complete case files — including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and all related filings from divorce proceedings handled by the Henry County Superior Court. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records, maintains divorce certificates, which are shorter summary documents confirming that a divorce took place.
The Clerk's office also offers access to uncertified copies of court documents at no cost through their ePortal (account creation required). For in-person research, deputy clerks are available to assist at the office below.
Henry County Clerk of Superior Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Henry County
In Georgia, the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorce cases. All divorce petitions filed in Henry County are heard by the Henry County Superior Court. Once a judge signs the final decree, the decree and all associated documents become part of the permanent case file maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court.
Separately, the court reports the divorce to the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records, then creates a divorce certificate — a summary record that includes the names of the parties, date of divorce, and county where the divorce was granted. This office maintains divorce certificates for divorces that occurred in Georgia from June 9, 1952, to the present.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case filings — contact the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Divorce certificate (summary verification) — contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records.
Henry County Clerk of Superior Court
Georgia Department of Public Health — Office of Vital Records
You can also search for Henry County court case information through the Georgia Courts E-Access portal, which allows online lookups of court records across participating Georgia counties.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Henry County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Uncertified court document copies (via ePortal) | Free | Immediate (online access) |
| Certified copy of court document (Clerk of Superior Court) | $2.50 for first page, $0.50 each additional page, plus $5.00 certification fee | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records — in person) | $25.00 | Same day if available |
| Divorce certificate (Georgia Vital Records — mail request) | $25.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| Additional copies of divorce certificate (same order) | $5.00 each | Included with original request |